Malpe is a natural port about six kilometers to the west of Udupi, Karnataka, India.
Malpe beach is known for its charming and attractive golden brown sand and turquoise blue waters. It is lined with palm trees and the blue skies above add to the scene, providing a perfect picture.
The beach in Malpe is also termed as a virgin beach as its beauty remains untouched and intact. A small river, known as the Udayavara River, flows around the beach and this is also known as the Malpe River.
The largest industry in Malpe is fisheries. Malpe is also known as the natural port and the largest port in Karnataka.
St. Mary’s Island is the most popular attraction in this place and a small ride on a local boat from the beach can get you there. The island is known for its exclusive geographic feature – volcanic rocks, and the rocks here are mainly vertical and hexagonal ones.
According to folk legend, in the year 1498, Vasco da Gama landed at St. Mary's Islands on his voyage from Portugal to India, fixed a cross on the island and named one of these islands, O Padrão de Santa Maria, as a dedication to Mother Mary, before he proceeded to Kozhikode in Kerala. It is from this name that the islands have got their current name.
The town Udupi is famous for Sri Krishna Temple which is located at just 7 kms from Malpe Beach.
To reach Malpe :
Bangalore to Mangalore -> 350+ km. (arnd 7 to 8 hrs)
Mangalore to Malpe (Udupi) -> 60+ km (1 hr)
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